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Taste Mendocino Aboard the

Spirits Train

Join us select evenings for a fantastic night of fine spirits with Schnaubelt Distillery on the Willits line of the World-Famous Skunk Train!

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This unique train trip departs Willits and travels over the highest point of the line. This ~2 hour round trip will take you over the Summit of our line (elevation 1,740 feet), through Tunnel #2, and down into the Noyo River Canyon.

Enjoy a personal presentation by a "spirits sommelier", distiller John Schnaubelt of Schnaubelt Distillery, who will be speaking on board the train throughout the trip about each spirit that is being poured, its background, individual tasting notes, and the a "behind the scenes" of their unique distillation process. Receive four tastings of boutique spirits, in a custom tasting glass – yours to keep as a souvenir! Plus, a charcuterie plate to keep you sated along the way.

Spirits Train Departing Willits

Tickets include four tastings of boutique premium spirits, personal charcuterie tray, souvenir tasting glass.

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Wheelchair accessible. Some cars might require switching from your chair to a coach seat. Please see our FAQs.

glass of whiskey and ice on wooden table

Spirits Train

Take home a complimentary tasting glass as a souvenir
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Spirits Train

Taste some of the best spirits, crafted right here in Mendocino County

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Mr. Skunk's GIANT Christmas Tree

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE

Climb aboard our popular Christmas experience out of Willits! You’ll enjoy seasonal treats and decor on a wonderful journey through the redwoods to Mr. Skunk’s Giant Christmas Tree, a decorated redwood along the line, which also serves as the workshop for Santa Mr. Skunk.

Trains operate past Christmas Day, all the way to New Years Eve – keep the holiday magic alive!

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